• Lead the development of multiple high-impact new product initiatives, managing full hardware and software integration cycles from concept to launch.

• Drive collaboration with overseas engineering teams and suppliers to align product design, testing, and manufacturing readiness.

• Oversee all phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring milestones meet or exceed internal KPIs for performance, cost, and reliability.

• Serve as a central technical lead across cross-functional teams including design, software, supply chain, and quality to ensure seamless execution of product roadmaps.

• Champion continuous improvements to design and manufacturability, balancing technical innovation with operational efficiency.

• Spearheaded quality engineering efforts across manufacturing processes, driving improvements that exceeded internal and external standards including ISO and SAE compliance.

• Implemented root cause analysis, corrective action protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve systemic product and process issues.

• Partnered with manufacturing and design teams to optimize process control, reduce variation, and improve product reliability and performance.

• Collaborated with overseas suppliers and production partners to enforce quality standards and drive measurable improvements in product consistency and compliance.

• Developed and refined test plans, inspection protocols, and validation processes in alignment with company quality objectives and regulatory standards.

• Led end-to-end RF program management for four Surface products and one Xbox product, overseeing wireless performance validation and ensuring timely execution of testing milestones.

• Coordinated cross-functional efforts between hardware, compliance, and firmware teams to meet international regulatory standards (FCC, ANSI, ETSI, JDM) for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.

• Managed wireless testing strategy using tools such as DRTU, QRCT, and Linux-based systems, ensuring optimized power performance within global compliance limits.

• Implemented automated test workflows using Python and Keysight lab equipment, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing testing cycle times across conducted and radiated test phases.

• Delivered detailed test reports and risk assessments to upper management teams, supporting go/no-go decisions and aligning wireless deliverables with product launch schedules.